Cowboys’ Jerry Jones elaborates on why he’d give Josh Brent a second chance

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones Channel 8’s Dale Hansen on WFAA-TV to discuss a variety of topics. One of the issues Hansen asked Jones about was former defensive tackle Josh Brent, who was sentenced to jail time for an accident that occurred while he was driving under the influence which killed a teammate riding in the car with him.

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Jones has specifically said he would consider giving Brent a second chance and Hansen asked about this.

“First of all, Josh Brent before he was involved in his tragic mistake, and it was a mistake, he did some really fine things as a football player,” Jones said, via the Dallas Morning News. “By the way, he was a great teammate. As witnessed by the fact his teammates and many of the Brown family members have continued to support him. He is the kind of guy that you would like to see make up for his mistake and support him in a great rehab. The NFL is a great place to make up for a mistake.”

You could make the argument that Brent has already been given a second and this was his second driving under the influence incident. Jones isn’t bothered by Brent continuing to make mistakes.

“I look at it holistically. I know he has served jail time and it was hard jail time. It was real jail time,” Jones said. “He has also had the burden of, and will always carry the burden of, that tragic mistake he made. I think all of those things could reflect on a lack of judgement right after he had his accident. I’m okay with this if he comes back and shows he is contrite and wants to be a good football player.”